Variables

Frozen semen progressive motility and viability (%)

N

Motility (LSM ± SE)

Viability (LSM ± SE)

Overall mean

43

49.6 ± 0.86

58.3 ± 0.77

Batch (production period)

ns

ns

B1

12

47.8 ± 2.26

56.6 ± 2.04

B2

14

49.1 ± 1.23

59.6 ± 0.78

B3

17

51.3 ± 1.07

58.4 ± 1.14

Sire breed

ns

ns

75% HF

21

48.9 ± 1.18

58.5 ± 1.13

100% HF

22

50.3 ± 1.27

58.1 ± 1.06